Atlanta Hawks game thread: Smith, Williams ill and may not play vs. Blazers (updated)
UPDATE: I’m told that Josh Smith and Lou Williams will play tonight vs. Blazers.
Vivlamore reporting from Portland.
Josh Smith and Lou Williams are questionable for tonight’s game against the Trail Blazers. Each was sick Monday. While they participated in the team’s walk-through practice at the Rose Garden they were sent home early.
Coach Larry Drew said he will wait to see how each was doing later in the day before making a decision on their playing status. I will update you on their conditions prior to game time.
In other items:
* DeShawn Stevenson will play, and likely start, against the Blazers at small forward. Stevenson sat out Sunday’s game at the Clippers. Stevenson, a 13-year veteran, told me he did not play because of the back-to-back games situation.
Drew confirmed Monday that he does not want to overwork Stevenson and his aging knees.
“We are going to play it by ear but for the most part he won’t be playing back-to-backs,” Drew said. “One thing we really want to make sure we do is keep a close eye on him and his knees. There may be some cases where he may be able to play some back-to-backs. Right now, it’s out of the question.”
Drew said he planned ahead with the team’s schedule and wanted to use Stevenson against the Blazers.
“On this particular road trip, I thought tonight’s game was a game we really need him,” Drew said.
* The Hawks will likely start a lineup of Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver at guard, Stevenson and Smith (if he is able) at forward and Al Horford at center. Anthony Tolliver will start at power forward if Smith can’t play.
* Anthony Morrow also did not play Sunday, one game after he scored 17 points off the bench against the Heat. Drew said he had a determined rotation for the Clippers game and Morrow was not in the plan. Once the game got out of hand in the fourth quarter, he didn’t want to use Morrow in such a situation.
“I’m going to play him when I feel it’s a game that I really want to use him in,” Drew said. “Going into last night’s game, I already had my mind made up on the rotation that I did want to use. I didn’t want to throw him in there when the game is out of reach. I don’t want to do that.
“There are going to be some games when I’m going to be using him, particularly in needing his offense. We started with the big lineup last night. We got good mileage out of bringing Lou (Williams) and Devin (Harris) off the bench and trying to keep a big three position-wise out on the floor.
“I couldn’t find minutes for him in last night’s game. I am aware of the productivity he has brought when he’s been in there. He’ll be playing more.”
* Drew finally got a chance to use rookies John Jenkins and Mike Scott Sunday with the Hawks trailing by 20 points late in the game. They played the final 3:48 of the contest.
“Both guys, I’ve always said, bring an NBA skill to the table,” Drew said. “I understand they are going to be a little rusty because they have not been playing. I still love my rookies. I think both of those guys are going to find minutes and have a really bright future in this league.”
Scott said he was happy to make his NBA debut. His only regret was missing his two shot attempts. Jenkins finished with six points, going 2-for-4 from the field and hitting two free throws.
- Chris Vivlamore
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Joe Johnson
November 12th, 2012
6:17 pm
“I still love my rookies. I think both of those guys are going to find minutes and have a really bright future in this league.”
Damnit. I hate Larry drew. If that’s the case, THEN PLAY THEM and STFU
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
6:19 pm
Put Al at the 4 tonight if Josh cant go…LaMarcus needs to be guarded by 6′10″ Horford!
Allstar vs. Allstar!!
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
6:19 pm
We on this blog all seem frantic even though it is early in the season but all of us who love the hawks realize with LD in command this team is in big trouble.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
6:21 pm
4-1, if Larry could have pushed the right buttons…
Larry has become very efficient at out smarting himself..
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
6:24 pm
“I said Drew would lower the value of Lou and look at him using Lou for something other than what he is”
Same thing he did with Jamal. It’s even worse now because you have two very capable point guards on the roster.
Grandmaster JeJe
November 12th, 2012
6:24 pm
Morrow would’ve done a hell of a lot more than most of our backcourt could have done last nght
Fire this coach already
And stop playing Teague such low minutes. F’ing A
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
6:28 pm
I never.heard such crap morrow did not play because I had a determined rotation for the clipper game & morrow wasn’t in my plan,not playing Stevenson because of his knees is crap also.If he can’t play everyday we need to get rid of him. I just think that this is more of LD’ s bullcrap.
Jay Dubu
November 12th, 2012
6:28 pm
We are watching the last of the LD era in ATL this season. Let him have his fun.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
6:29 pm
I think this thing could go south on LD in a hurry. The favoritism toward Tolliver and Harris is a joke.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
6:30 pm
2-6
22-6 Woody
O'Brien
November 12th, 2012
6:36 pm
Thanks for asking the questions C-Viv.
“Going into last night’s game, I already had my mind made up on the rotation that I did want to use..
That makes no sense. There is a guy on the bench who may have made a difference, but LD didn’t play him because he had his mind made up prior to the game?
For a guy in the last year of his deal, I thought he would have been making better decisions, and coaching with more urgency. SMH
O'Brien
November 12th, 2012
6:37 pm
FTPB,
MsDee,
With Horford’s deadly jumper and productive post moves,.
Horford’s post moves are still a work in progress. And although I am a big fan of Al, the fact is we saw Josh step his game up for almost an entire season last year (when Horford was injured). We don’t know if Horford can do the same without Josh Smith for an entire season.
paian
November 12th, 2012
6:38 pm
i believe we should replace larry with a highschool basketball headcoach they may be an improvement over this clueless dude.
“I’m going to play him when I feel it’s a game that I really want to use him in,”
Just dumb i guess larry goes by how minutes each player has on paper instead of making in game adjustments. I guess he tries to get each player their minutes, “if” he has them keyed in on his selected matchups smh lol
cp
November 12th, 2012
6:38 pm
LD has no clue smh
O'Brien
November 12th, 2012
6:39 pm
AJ,
You have always said Dwight is a liability at the end of games due to his FT shooting. How do you feel about Josh’ FT shooting this year (2-14).
steve brown
November 12th, 2012
6:39 pm
Not only is Josh ill he is making Danny Ferry sick.
keith
November 12th, 2012
6:40 pm
Chris Vivlamore—Any news at all on back-up center Yohan Petro? Is he part of the teams’ plan moving forward?
keith
November 12th, 2012
6:42 pm
Damian Lillard will attack the glass tonight ad-nauseam. This could be ugly. All Pgs. need to bring their “A” game 2-night.
northcyde
November 12th, 2012
6:44 pm
LOL @ his comment on Morrow.
Amazing.
See, this is why I want Jenkins starting from the jump. If Drew is going to pull stunts like these, he may as well throw Jenkins right into the fire, and see if he will sink or swim right from the start.
If he sinks, he’ll have reason not to play him. If he swims, he’ll have NO reason not to play him
. . . unless he does Jenkins like he does with Ivan.
This team is just too stocked with some of the same parts. The usless parts need to be on the pine, and the unknown parts need to play, to see exactly what they can do.
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November 12th, 2012
6:49 pm
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The Truth
November 12th, 2012
6:54 pm
Drew said. “Going into last night’s game, I already had my mind made up on the rotation that I did want to use.”
And that “young padawan” is why you failed.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
6:55 pm
Ken S, has been preaching reduce the minutes of these ineffective vets and give the younger guys more burn!
Morrow could have helped the Hawks produce a win against the Rockets and Miami if he had received more playing time. Heck he put up 17 in limited play then got benched late in the game? What gives Larry Leisure?
Should be 4-1, but its not to be with guy..
Grandad’s Clock : T-25
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
7:02 pm
Danny Ferry: “More rope, Larry?”
Gilley
November 12th, 2012
7:11 pm
DEACON LARRY DREW IS TRASH!!!!!!
MattP
November 12th, 2012
7:11 pm
All I have to say is “wow at his Morrow comment.” He told everyone right there that he does not want to do in game adjustments. With a roster like this you can’t be picky on who you play before you actually see what they bring to the table, This is going to be one LONG season if Drew is not fired.
By the way, is Drew really thinking about starting Tolliver against LMA if Smith doesn’t play? This guy really has no idea about matchup. LMA is going to destroy Tolliver.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
November 12th, 2012
7:14 pm
So Stevenson didn’t play yesterday (predetermined) and neither did Morrow.
Wow. Our 2 best shooting guards didn’t play.
FIRE LD
FIRE LD
FIRE LD
FIRE LD
FIRE LD
FIRE LD
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
November 12th, 2012
7:17 pm
Let Jamal murder us, yet don’t play Anthony Morrow, who actually has been one of our best players in the minutes he’s played.
FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD FIRE LD
tyger
November 12th, 2012
7:23 pm
LD logic questionable in re. Morrow…
I hope he isnt this years’ version of TMac…
Enough of that ish…
He has to find minutes for a 3pt champ?
Does he have to find minutes for Kyle Korver?
He determined his lineup in advance, thus????
If it doesnt work, then we lose, Fk it???
No, you adjust, you read on the run…stop the bleeding…
Not wave the white flag…
Too much compressed air on the flight…
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
November 12th, 2012
7:23 pm
Can’t trade Josh now because he is playing so poorly and can’t shoot a free throw that his value keeps dropping.
FIRE LD
FIRE SUND
El BOSS dominicano
November 12th, 2012
7:25 pm
Fire Larry Drew I can’t keep playing for a retard. BTW I’m Alfred Horford aka Al Horford aka Boss aka Joto
Chris Vivlamore
November 12th, 2012
7:27 pm
keith: No plans on a back-up center at this point. They are bringing Petro along slowly.
leon
November 12th, 2012
7:29 pm
My dad will hate me for this, but Larry Drew is a moron. He would have done better by not saying anything at all.
“I’m going to play him when I feel it’s a game that I really want to use him in,” Drew said. “Going into last night’s game, I already had my mind made up on the rotation that I did want to use.”
So when do you adjust to what is happening? That is like a guy getting punched in the face because he refuses to hide his nose from the opposing fist.
cp
November 12th, 2012
7:29 pm
I guess it makes too much sense for LD to base his rotations on how the game is going rather than choosing his rotations pre game. This dude is clueless.
paian
November 12th, 2012
7:31 pm
Lester conner cant be worse than larry I’d rather have an assistant coaching us for christsake
Fire that Moron
November 12th, 2012
7:34 pm
The Morrow explanation is a fireable offense.
Josh Smith
November 12th, 2012
7:34 pm
Me and lou are going to the strip club tonite.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
November 12th, 2012
7:51 pm
“I’m going to play him when I feel it’s a game that I really want to use him in,” Drew said. “Going into last night’s game, I already had my mind made up on the rotation that I did want to use. I didn’t want to throw him in there when the game is out of reach. I don’t want to do that.”
Really?
Clearly LD is on something. He must have popped a Molly before this interview. Please fire this guy ASAP.
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
7:54 pm
There is no way someone really said that, “i had my mind made up”. I am really dissappointed as a Hawks fan that the head coach has this mentality, Anthony Morrow and Jeff Teague in the backcourt would be money and there isnt one person who has seen any games this year who would beg ive to differ. Tolliver is not productive but Ivan is and this guy plays Tolliver twice as long as Ivan. Devin Harris looks far worse than Teague did when he was backing up Mike Bibby. LD refused to give JT minutes then but gives Harris minutes on the regular. People wont show up to games if this continues not to mention the Hawks wont win many games. LD gotta go but Danny already knows that,gonna be a long season
beone
November 12th, 2012
7:56 pm
Go Larry Go. Oh Go Larry Go, Oh Go Larry Go. Larry B DUMB!
22 Drew
November 12th, 2012
7:58 pm
I am in disbelief, this ninja is a head coach in the NBA!
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Mike
November 12th, 2012
8:00 pm
His rationale for not playing Morrow tells you all you need to know about his coaching acumen. Drew will be the reason this team misses the playoffs, despite the fact that they actually have the talent to make it.
Nate ArchiBALL
November 12th, 2012
8:00 pm
“22-6 Woody”
The big difference between the Hawks and Knicks coached by Woody is that you have a center in NY who can defend the rim and while Tyson Chandler is not considered an offensive threat he does clean up all the garbage with dunks and put backs. You can’t say that about any of the centers that have played during Woody’s and Larry’s tenure …….Al, ZaZa, Twin, Shelden, Petro, Randolph Morris just to name a few.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
8:03 pm
“I’m going to play him when I feel it’s a game that I really want to use him in,” Drew said.
He actually convinced ASG and some on this blog that he was a better coach then Woody! Hmmm
Karma baby..
2-6[ after the road trip]
4-0 [Woody and the Knicks rolling]
“A sucker born every minute” -Barnum-
Harry Hawk
November 12th, 2012
8:06 pm
Unless Morrow was hurt or ill, there is no reason for Drew to do something like that. I may be wrong, but the job of a coach is to put his team in the best position to win games. If he has talent, he must use it.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
8:09 pm
DeShawn Stevenson is 31. To my knowledge, he hasn’t had any major surgeries or anything like T-Mac. He has only played over 35 minutes per game once in his entire career. Why exactly is he being given the T-Mac treatment again?
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
8:13 pm
FTPB
“The Hawks wont survive with both, but at least Al plays within his game instead of trying to be a superman, when in reality he’s more like one of Captain Planet’s planeteers (Josh Smith).”
Why exactly is “playing within his game” automatically considered a good thing?
Sure, if he was a role player, it would be a smart move for him to just stand around and play his role. That is what earned Bruce Bowen a long career even though the only things he could do were hit corner 3s and play man to man defense.
But Al is not a role player. He is, at worst, this team’s 2nd best player and is much more talented than the Bruce Bowens of the world. Why is it good for him to “play within his game”? That dude needs to take matters into his own hands and start looking for his own shot. You know that move he occasionally makes when he puts it on the floor, drives past his man, and throws it down? That needs to happen at least five times per game.
At least for this season, Josh and Al are the centerpieces of this team. Neither one should be deferring to anyone. When Al gets a chance to score, he needs to grab it by the throat and seize it, not “play within himself”.
paian
November 12th, 2012
8:17 pm
wow teague is leading all pg in 3pt% so far
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
8:17 pm
“Play within his game” = 11 pts. on 10 shots…. zzzzzzzzz
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
8:32 pm
Danny Ferry deserves some blame for this Tolliver fiasco, too. There was no reason to bring him on when the hole on this team was at small forward, not power forward. If he was going to burn a roster spot on a SF, he should have gone after Dominic McGuire or kept Damion James, not given a guaranteed deal to a tweener in Tolliver who doesn’t do anything particularly well.
The Truth
November 12th, 2012
8:33 pm
“Jeff Teague and Al Horford both rank in the top 11 in the NBA in FG % (Teague – 11th at .566 and Horford – 10th at .567″
Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/tag/atlanta_hawks#ixzz2C3ueJnTF
Tremaine
November 12th, 2012
8:34 pm
Would be nice if Josh didn’t play tonight.
ntrigue
November 12th, 2012
8:41 pm
We need to cut ties now Ferry witb Drew…I hope I see Ferry at the GM so I can let him know how dumb a coach drew is!
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
8:41 pm
The 64 million dollar question:
Who guards LaMarcus tonight?
If that be Anthony Tolliver, do expect Aldridge to put up at least 25 and 13..
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
8:44 pm
If Danny hires Woodlylite Jr to replace WoodyLite, it maybe time to cut Danny..
Brian Shaw should get a look…
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
8:50 pm
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
8:32 pm
Co-sign
Just Joe
November 12th, 2012
8:55 pm
Budenholzer from the Spurs will likely get a look.
Chris Vivlamore
November 12th, 2012
8:57 pm
90 minutes before tipoff and Smith and Williams are still “game-time” decisions.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
8:58 pm
Omer Asik tearing Miami up down low. Must be nice to have a center.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
8:59 pm
Thanks C-Viv.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
Furthermore Najeh, I attribute Josh’s problems to start this season to the fact that he is playing out of position at small forward.
kojak
November 12th, 2012
9:05 pm
Great Idea–put a one of those stun dog collars on Josh and have the coaches zap his a$$ every time he shots outside the paint. Better yet let the fans do it.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
9:10 pm
” The Hawks will likely start a lineup of Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver at guard, Stevenson and Smith (if he is able) at forward and Al Horford at center. Anthony Tolliver will start at power forward if Smith can’t play.” -C-Viv-
Anthony will likely go up against LaMarcus? Do not like that match up at all! Put Ivan or Al on him.
He will feast on Anthony..
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
9:13 pm
The coaches dont control Josh…he controls them. Josh got mad and blew up earlier at the ref right in front of the bench and nobody said anything. Larry Drew and an assistant blew up an Josh grabbed both behind the head and guided them back to the bench….TELL ME SOMEONE ELSE SAW WHEN THAT HAPPENED!
Chris Vivlamore
November 12th, 2012
9:17 pm
I’m just told that Josh Smith and Lou Williams will play.
kojak
November 12th, 2012
9:19 pm
I saw it Reggie–someboday needs to grab his slow-minded butt and send him home.
Trade Josh while you can. Dumbest player ever. He could be agreat low post player or Rodman type if he had half a brain. We don’t need him to shoot–we need him to play defense and rebound–the end. what a dumb a$$
W.R. Terrell
November 12th, 2012
9:24 pm
Hopefully the “Smoove” is to ill to play for the next 3 games. Lou Williams will come thru more often then not and I want him to play. Watching the HAWKS play without the “Smoove” has not bothered me in years. I find the HAWKS more entertaining without him, even in a blowout. One thing is for sure and that’s when the “Smoove” returns he will continue to do and go where no ball player has gone beforeeeeeeeeee and that’s out there somewhere.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
9:29 pm
Thanks C-Viv for the update!
Josh is back to guard the Allstar! Whew….
FreshFromATL
November 12th, 2012
9:29 pm
Man, unless this dude Larry Drew is fired, I won’t be spending a DAMN penny of my money at Philips not time soon. There is absolutely no excuse to have this dude coaching an NBA level basketball team, SMH!
Astro Joe
November 12th, 2012
9:30 pm
OB, Josh has ofen started seasons slowly. In fact, i could recall several seasons when it seemed like he used his birhday (early December) to get things ramped up. I honestly believe that he will get his free throw shooting at least back in that 6 range again… hopefully sooner than later.
Teague has been terrific this season. Teague and Al have clearly been the most consistent players… at least when Horford’s teammates remember to feed him the ball more than 10 times/game. Josh is too talented and too audacious to go down in flames in the last year of his contract…. he’s trying to pull the old “banana in the tail pipe” joke on his haters… I ain’t falling for it.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
9:31 pm
Where did Josh and Lou eat last night that they both came down with a stomach bug at the same time? Better avoid that place next time they go to LA…
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
9:34 pm
“Furthermore Najeh, I attribute Josh’s problems to start this season to the fact that he is playing out of position at small forward.”
That may have something to do with it, but this team’s big men as a whole (other than Ivan) don’t seem to understand that more than one of them can be in or near the painted area at a time. I was watching the Bulls and Timberwolves the other day on WGN and they kept running a play when Boozer got the ball around the free throw line and threw a bounce pass to Noah who cut to the basket along the baseline for a dunk. With two good passing big men in Josh and Al, this team should be killing it with the high-low passes.
W.R. Terrell
November 12th, 2012
9:42 pm
Josh starts off slowly? I do appreciate a good laugh and that one is a hoot. He needs to stop with the dumb play or LD needs to bench him but this time I think Ferry is hoping and praying that the “Smoove” impresses a team so he can dump him but that’s not going to happen. I doubt if there’s any team in the NBA that would do it. Remember Philly took a broke Elton Brand over a young energetic, jumping jack Josh. As far as playing out of position that’s an excuse. Lack of intellect or B Ball IQ is his problem.
kojak
November 12th, 2012
9:51 pm
you can’t fix stupid
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
9:51 pm
“*Anthony Morrow also did not play Sunday, one game after he scored 17 points off the bench against the Heat. Drew said he had a determined rotation for the Clippers game and Morrow was not in the plan. Once the game got out of hand in the fourth quarter, he didn’t want to use Morrow in such a situation.”
What happen to making in game decisions/adjustments? Get LD outta here….
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
9:55 pm
Marvin Williams ended up on the right side of a poster today.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
9:55 pm
” Lack of intellect or B Ball IQ is his problem”
There is that famous word again. B Ball IQ. How do you measure it?
AnotherGM
November 12th, 2012
9:56 pm
Sure would be nice if Woody was still the Hawks coach!
Just Joe
November 12th, 2012
10:01 pm
Bold Prediction: 6+ threes for Kyle Korver tonight.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:01 pm
Game hasn’t even started yet and Nique said “nimbers” twice already.
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
10:02 pm
The blame is on Ferry if he lets LD continue.
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
10:04 pm
Low basketball IQ means no feel for game &LD has none.
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
10:06 pm
God bless Woody even tho I didn’t think he was a good when he was here.
doc
November 12th, 2012
10:09 pm
slimj, please stop the references of people on the blog liking ld. i see little of it. i am not convinced that ld is better than woody but not worse based on records the past two years compared to woody with same team. ld is far cheaper, which was a qualification going against woody. he was wanting a raise for his work to about 4 mil a year. doubt woody would have done significantly better with that roster since it wasnt going to change and it was no longer rising in victories.
i am convinced as much as i hate it that the asg, because they dont deserve it, are getting more of their money’s worth with ld and were good businessmen in their decision. i really dont think you can argue these points. you may not like reality, a lot of people dont as well but it is what it is.
we will find out more of what df has when the decision comes in sumeer.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:13 pm
Josh the “lazy defender” jumps out on the pick and roll ballhandler and recovers in time to block Aldridge’s jumpshot.
Just Joe
November 12th, 2012
10:13 pm
There’s one.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:16 pm
The Hawks are looking quick to the ball tonight.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:17 pm
“Josh the “lazy defender” jumps out on the pick and roll ballhandler and recovers in time to block Aldridge’s jumpshot.”
Wonder why the All star on out team does not match up with their All star. Hmmm……
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:17 pm
If Josh stays down there tonight, he can dominate the game. Let’s see if he can stay away from the jump shots in this game. If he can break his addiction and stay on the block, he could become an all-star player. However, I don’t have much confidence that he can do it.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:17 pm
Finally some nice interior passing! Stevenson ended up with the 3 but the Al-Josh inside passing combo set it up.
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:18 pm
The worst thing in the game just happened, Josh just made a jumper!
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:18 pm
Teague has really step his game up this year. His court vision and awareness has really improve…
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:19 pm
Terry Stotts in his 3rd head coaching stint. If you were terrible in Atlanta, and terrible in Milwaukee, why would you be good in Portland?
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:20 pm
Teague’s passing ability has improved so much
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:20 pm
Josh looking sharp!
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:20 pm
Man, Jenkins and Scott look like brothers!
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:21 pm
Get’em JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:22 pm
Josh stay in the paint
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:22 pm
“However, I don’t have much confidence that he can do it.”
Especially when the play called does not call for him to be down there.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:22 pm
Yeah Josh…
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:23 pm
Tolliver the first big off the bench AGAIN. F-ck you LD
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:23 pm
Anthony Tolliver is the first guy off the bench. SMH
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:23 pm
JOSH IS STROKING IT TONIGHT! Sure got quite? Hmmmm
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:23 pm
And Josh follows up a great post move for a basket with a brick jump shot on the next possession. SMH!
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:24 pm
Smh come on Al
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:24 pm
Blatant hook by Al. Poor decision on his part.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:24 pm
Horford on the block against a rookie. Offensive foul.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:24 pm
Bob, Portland borders a state that just legalized weed. Maybe illness isn’t the only reason the game is “slowing down”.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:24 pm
Al is getting off to a slow start?
2 foul rule at the 8 minute mark..Sit down Al
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:26 pm
Teague goes out, Portland starts to find their rhythm.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:26 pm
Al has got to do major work on this thing called a post game….
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
Second unit looking bad so far
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
Anthony Tolliver. SMH
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
Have the Hawks scored since Josh left the game? I can’t remember them scoring…
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
I honestly don’t understand how Tolliver is considered a rotation player. I don’t think I’ve witnessed one good thing that he’s done on the court this year. Granted, I haven’t seen every minute of every game, but he is just awful!
paian
November 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
wtfff larry drew puts tolliver on aldrige this guy is hilarious
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:28 pm
Wow, Steelers and Chiefs tied in the 3rd quarter. That’s is surprising.
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
10:29 pm
It’s easy to see as JT goes the hawks go the hawks will not go with JT sitting on the bench.
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:29 pm
Tolliver smh
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:30 pm
Billy Joe Tolliver > Anthony Tolliver
2nd unit on the floor with no Ivan, and they spent nearly the entire possession without a single body in the paint.
Aldridge going to work.
MattP
November 12th, 2012
10:30 pm
lets see how long he leaves tolliver in for. lol
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:30 pm
LaMarcus too big for Anthony LARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
paian
November 12th, 2012
10:31 pm
smh
Smokey
November 12th, 2012
10:31 pm
Tolliver getting owned
i_am_soulstar
November 12th, 2012
10:33 pm
We need Ivan on Aldredge is Josh is out. Can anyone explain LD’s obsession w/ playing Tolliver?
This —> “Going into last night’s game, I already had my mind made up on the rotation that I did want to use.”
-and this-
“I couldn’t find minutes for him in last night’s game. I am aware of the productivity he has brought when he’s been in there.”
is gonna get LD canned.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:33 pm
nice move Devin
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:34 pm
Can we please release Tolliver at half time? Come on DF make the move!
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:34 pm
Danny Ferry’s lookin’ at me as a mid season pickup…Says he loves what me and Manute Bol brought to this league – the feeling of rejection! I gots to consider it cause I know Danny Ainge ain’t going to add me to his team – although he can’t put his finger on the reason!
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
10:34 pm
JT goes out with 4 min in quarter with score 22 to 9.
i_am_soulstar
November 12th, 2012
10:34 pm
is why*
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:35 pm
This is what happens when you don’t have a small forward on your roster. Anthony Morrow guarding Nic Batum.
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:35 pm
Come on Lou you have to drive on a big man
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:36 pm
Lou stays jacking up Jamal shots instead of driving inside and drawing fouls.
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
10:37 pm
Anthony Tolliver….providing nothing since birth
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:37 pm
Hawks’ starters +13, bench -7. The Blazers’ second unit is not very good, by the way.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:37 pm
Are there cracks in Danny’s armor?
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:38 pm
6th game of the season and I’m already tired of seeing Tolliver and Harris
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:39 pm
Might be time to get the starters back in
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:40 pm
I think ZaZa leads the league in getting his shot block….
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:40 pm
Its a good thing Portland has a bunch of rooks out there.. Whew….
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
Morrow isn’t any worse on D than anyone else the Hawks play at SF (Smoove excluded).
paian
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
I’m going to guess that Ivan wasn’t in Larry’s game plan, so Ivan prob wont be getting many minutes.
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
I like the new Hawks – but then I like fat girls and bad breath also! Can we bring back Rumeal Robinson?
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
Can MORROW STROKE IT OR WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
Morrow doing it again…. Along with making LD look like a fool for not playing him…
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
Morrow should be getting consistent minutes..No more DNP’S
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
10:41 pm
What a shocker Anthony Morrow is a baller…Drew is an idiot and its not funny as a Hawks fan
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
10:42 pm
Morrow with the “wet,” “wetter,” and “wettest” jumper.
paian
November 12th, 2012
10:42 pm
morrow is automatic from the corners
MattP
November 12th, 2012
10:42 pm
I really hope Morrow gets resigned.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:42 pm
Nice drive and dish by Lou. First time this year I can remember him looking like a point guard.
Just Joe
November 12th, 2012
10:42 pm
Morrow needs to move better without the ball. Lots of standing around and watching.
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:43 pm
ZaZa intimidates out there – the same way I did!
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:43 pm
Glad the second unit woke up
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:43 pm
That jumper is picture perfect.. That’s how you teach em to shoot the rock…
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
10:44 pm
Why does he always play the second string together which always lets the otherteam back in the game?
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:44 pm
How long has Ciroc been sponsoring the Hawks?
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:45 pm
Lol Zaza with a block
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
10:45 pm
Aight Z!
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:45 pm
ZaZa rules the roost – LD the greatest coach.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:46 pm
Hawks 2nd unit is playing well….
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
10:46 pm
1st year..
I noticed it at the scorers table vs miami
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:47 pm
Blazers nearly pulled off a furious comeback after getting down big at home the other day against the Clippers. Hawks better put their foot on their throat.
MattP
November 12th, 2012
10:47 pm
what no more teague this half?
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:48 pm
Get Tolliver outta there
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:48 pm
This dude Tolliver
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:49 pm
Nice below-the-rim oop by Tolliver.
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:49 pm
How’s JoJo Johnson playing with the Nets this year?
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:49 pm
As the Hawks call this timeout, Tolliver has played more minutes in this game than every Hawk other than DeShawn Stevenson. The Hawks are -2 with him on the floor and lead by 11. Free Ivan
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:50 pm
Tolliver is shooting .320 from the field and .273 from 3-point range.
Ivan Johnson led the Hawks in field goal percentage last season.
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:51 pm
JSmoov succcs!
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:51 pm
Get Harris outta there
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:51 pm
Smh Josh come on bruh. And where are the starters
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:51 pm
The double edged sword called Josh on display within 10 seconds of one another. SMH!
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
10:52 pm
Hope yall enjoyed Morrow…u wont see him again till game 12
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:52 pm
Thank you Josh.. Where the hell is Teague?
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:52 pm
Josh playing like an AllStar tonight thus far!
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
10:52 pm
Drive hard left, throw it down. What I like to see.
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
10:53 pm
J-smoov’s range is 1 foot.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:53 pm
Damn ZaZa mess up a beautiful assist from Josh
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:53 pm
Josh with 10 on that dunk…
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:54 pm
Lou -2 in 10 minutes, Teague +13 in 8 minutes. Only one of them is a PG, I’ll let you guess which one.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:54 pm
LD sprayed his shorts because the Harris/Williams back court was playing well and he had an excuse to leave Teague on the bench.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:54 pm
GREAT ball movement on that possession leads to a Josh dunk.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
Another Dunk for Josh,thats 12..
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
This game has turn into a 3pt shootout
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
Another pick and roll, more great ball movement, and another made basket, this time a Korver 3. No reason whatsoever why this team shouldn’t run pick and roll 80% of the time.
MattP
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
finally korver.
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
It’s raining KK!
cp
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
Hell yea Korver
Just Joe
November 12th, 2012
10:55 pm
There’s two and three.
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
10:56 pm
Good tempo..
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:56 pm
Krover is stoking it tonight…
MattP
November 12th, 2012
10:56 pm
I am going to laugh if he gets 6 3s.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:56 pm
The inevitable Devin Harris injury strikes in Game 6.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:56 pm
Najeh where you tracking the +/-?
hawkfan
November 12th, 2012
10:57 pm
haha reggie, nooooooo I want to see more morrow, he actually has a consistent shot and quick
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
10:57 pm
Josh lost LA with that move wow..
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
10:58 pm
Al jumper has been off this half….
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
10:58 pm
They have +/- stats on Yahoo box scores.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2012111222
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
10:58 pm
No shot blocker when Josh on the perimeter.. The other guy just too slow for help
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
10:58 pm
Horford looks great tonight.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:58 pm
Cool cause espn.com is iffy.
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
10:58 pm
Al is laying bricks tonight. He’s usually money with those shots. Time to pass it to KK and set a pick!
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:59 pm
For the season, Anthony Tolliver is shooting .320 from the field.
For the season, Ivan Johnson is shooting .692 from the field.
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
11:00 pm
Another strong drive going left from Josh
terrell
November 12th, 2012
11:00 pm
Much more fun to watch this team, win or lose, as opposed to watching Iso bog down the offense.
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Would’ve liked to see him attack there again, settled for mid range
MattP
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
come on josh, you have a point guard and a outside shooter for a reason
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Shawty…
Spartacus
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Blazers have no shot blockers. We should be driving and dishing all night!
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Yes sir Jeff
terrell
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Teague gettin better and better. Told yall. lol
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Lillard has some jumper and its a super quick release..He can play!
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
11:02 pm
I like the Hawks better than the girls at Cheetah!
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
11:02 pm
JT out for 9 min ,score 43 to 37 when he comes back
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:02 pm
Nice little battle between Lillard and Teague — one guy is shooting lights out, the other guy is creating opportunities with penetration and defense.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:02 pm
When they flash to the bench shots, Ivan looks like he is about to swing on LD.
terrell
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
Ivan has to be pissed with Tolliver gettin so many min.
hawkfan
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
some of these substitutions are questionable at best
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
Tolliver must got sum photos of Larry Drew
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
J-smoov’s a dunkaholic!
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
TOLLIVER CHECKS IN
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
Ok lets stop shooting 3’s
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
Al has how many points against these rooks? He is whisper quite tonight…
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
Josh give your pg the ball smh
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:04 pm
HOLY SH-T IVAN IS IN THE GAME
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:04 pm
Take notes Al. Challenge the layup.
bigdave
November 12th, 2012
11:04 pm
Would be nice to see what Jeff could do leading the break
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
11:05 pm
Teague’s our best point guard since MookieBlaylock
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:06 pm
Seriously why does Tolliver play so much smh
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:06 pm
As well as they played generally, they really should be up by more than 9. Beware the 2nd half Portland comeback.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:06 pm
The escort service is fully engaged against these rooks? Hmmmmm
terrell
November 12th, 2012
11:06 pm
The two worst and probably the cheapest coaches in the league battling it out. lol
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
11:06 pm
With JT in hawks go on 11 to 3 tear
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:07 pm
The Hawks’ new “Cliff Levingston” is….Anthony Tolliver because he’s [Tolliver] the Hawks’ biggest cheerleader and jock rider. Tolliver also reminds me of M.L. Carr. [LOL]
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
11:07 pm
JD our best coach since Lenny Wilkins
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:07 pm
Our Allstar has had no impact whatsoever….Hmmmm
Against a bunch of rooks? hmmmm
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
11:08 pm
CliffLevingston – he could shoot the lights out!
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
11:09 pm
Why wont Josh give the ball to his pg? Why wont the coach tell him too? Why does Tolliver keep getting in? Why wont Morrow see the court again?
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:09 pm
Maybe he’s afraid to foul out?
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:11 pm
“Against a bunch of rooks?”
Against Lamarcus Aldridge, one of the best post players in the game.
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
11:12 pm
Let’s see if LD lets Portland back in the game next half.
Tree rollins
November 12th, 2012
11:13 pm
My condom just fell off – be right back guys.
Baby
November 12th, 2012
11:14 pm
I was scared when the subs came in, but they held their own.
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:15 pm
@Reggie
“…Larry Drew and an assistant blew up an Josh grabbed both behind the head and guided them back to the bench….TELL ME SOMEONE ELSE SAW WHEN THAT HAPPENED!..” – Reggie @9:13pm, 11/12/2012
I saw it, Reggie; your mind wasn’t playing tricks on you. [LOL]
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:16 pm
“Against Lamarcus Aldridge, one of the best post players in the game.”
Josh is check Aldridge not Al.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:18 pm
The only rookie front court player that’s seen minutes is less than 8 minutes of Meyers Leonard and he was guarded mostly by Zaza. Batum, Aldridge and Hickson are not rookies.
i_am_soulstar
November 12th, 2012
11:19 pm
Although he’s only played 2 minutes in this season and so his PER technically doesn’t count, it is still pretty awesome to me that John Jenkins has a PER of 57.09.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics/_/position/sg/qualified/false
paian
November 12th, 2012
11:19 pm
Why are you all comparing al and josh again b/c the next game josh may suck and horford may shine. So whats the point of comparing them both if they are inconsistent and aren’t superstars?
W.R. Terrell
November 12th, 2012
11:19 pm
Waiting patiently on the 3rd quarter to begin. Will the “Smoove” continue to play to his strength or will he collaspe and fall back into a fantasy of being a great player. I’ve seen this movie before, it’s like porn diff actors but the same script. Let us not forget that there will be at least 10 games out of 82 where the “Smoove” actually resembles a baller. The 3rd quarter is almost upon us and as Gomer Pyle would say……SURPRISE….SURPRISE….SURPRISE
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
11:20 pm
Thanks High-sider i knew i wasnt going crazy…
Smokey
November 12th, 2012
11:20 pm
Having a good shooting night and offence looks organised in getting the long J’s but if they stop going down in the second we got nothing else to go to. Need more inside presence.
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:22 pm
Teague has to take that
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:23 pm
Nothing but net for Hickson on that FT attempt.
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:23 pm
Blazers’ analyst said, “Let him [Josh Smith] shoot [from the perimeter] all night long.”
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:24 pm
Great pass Jeff
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:25 pm
I like the aggressive move by Al even though he got the ball slapped out of his hands for the second time today. Good things happen when your best players are aggressive.
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:26 pm
Really Josh
doc
November 12th, 2012
11:26 pm
kk sux doesnt he? steal on one end, then hammers three on the other.
played for two exacting coaches thibs and sloan but some show no respect for him here. who knows better? not here.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:26 pm
Josh is doing a really good job denying Aldridge post position.
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:26 pm
@Buddy Grizzard
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
10:56 pm
Najeh where you tracking the +/-?
———————————————————————
Here’s another link for ya.
http://www.nba.com/games/20121112/ATLPOR/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021200102#nbaGIboxscore
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:27 pm
Another good pass by Jeff..give ya pg the damn ball Al
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:27 pm
Al “Magic” Horford with the turnover on the fastbreak.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
11:28 pm
Horford should have given the ball to Teague on the fast break… Then comes down and take a bad jumper…
MattP
November 12th, 2012
11:28 pm
Smith, why do you think the defend did nothing?
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:28 pm
Too many jumpers by Josh, and that turnover by Al leading the break hurt too.
i_am_soulstar
November 12th, 2012
11:29 pm
These Portland announcers are begging Josh to keep shooting, so that Portland can get back in the game.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:30 pm
Guess nothing will be said about Horford bring the ball up the court and turning it over.
J.J.M.
November 12th, 2012
11:30 pm
Josh always start the game off scoring in the paint then the 2nd half comes around he’s standing around the 3 point line
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:30 pm
Thanks High-Sider.
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:30 pm
Teague needs to start attacking. Lillard cant defend him and they have no shot blockers
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:31 pm
More interior passing! Good things happen when both big men hang out in the paint.
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:32 pm
Wtf Josh
MattP
November 12th, 2012
11:32 pm
Josh is tired….
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:32 pm
Nique just called Aldridge “DeMarcus”
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
11:32 pm
Comeon Josh… That’s enough with the jump shots…
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:34 pm
This has not been Teague’s finest quarter.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
11:34 pm
Hickson is killing the Hawks with his energy plays….
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:35 pm
Come on Hawks smh
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:35 pm
Hawks’ offense looks completely out of sync. Al had an open shot that possession and passed it up to drive and dish to a covered Korver.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:35 pm
Team is passing to Korver like he is Michael Jordon. LOL
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:36 pm
Zaza passed up two shots.
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:36 pm
Josh Smith and Al Horford currently have zero [0] free throw attempts; that’s a damn shame. [smh]
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:36 pm
And now the Hawks go zone and everyone forgets to box out.
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:36 pm
Al and Zaza watching rebounds
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:37 pm
I apologize Horford has four FT attempts.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:38 pm
JJ Hickson has 16 points and 13 boards already. Al has 7 points and 6 boards.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
11:38 pm
Hawks are getting killed on the offensive boards
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:39 pm
Yeah Al, big follow. Where you been? Can you please help Zaza on the glass?
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:40 pm
Terrible effort on the glass
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:41 pm
Both Josh Smith and Al Horford have NOT attempted a 3pt. shot [field goal] in this game; that’s a GOOD thing!!!!
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
11:41 pm
Wow..Morrow
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:41 pm
4 on L.A.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:42 pm
Not surprising that Batum has come up with key boards against the Hawks’ motley crew of SFs, like he did against Marvin last year.
MattP
November 12th, 2012
11:42 pm
Funny thing is, I don’t think we would have seen Morrow this game if Harris didn’t get injured. Reminds me of the Chicago Playoff series. lol
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:42 pm
Morrow guarding Batum again… wtf Danny Ferry get a small forward.
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:43 pm
Al has been terrible
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:45 pm
Ivan for 31 seconds… Tolliver to start the 4th will play 8 minutes.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:49 pm
HAWKS FANS ARE YOU READY FOR 8 MIUTES OF DEVIN HARRIS AND ANTHONY TOLLIVER
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:49 pm
Ivan gets an offensive board on the Lou miss that Tolliver would never get in a million years.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:50 pm
Co-sign cp..He should be destroying Portlands Bigs..
Hixon is killing our Bigs? Huh?
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:50 pm
There you go Lou
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:51 pm
The Williams/Morrow back court is what I was calling for last night.
http://repatl.blogspot.com/2012/11/second-unit-again-dooms-hawks.html
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:51 pm
Still early in the season but I am somewhat unimpressed with Lou’s handles. I know he doesn’t turn it over much historically but he seems very loose with the basketball.
Stevenson with a horrendous shot, but the Blazers keep bailing the Hawks out by taking their own terrible shots.
Reggie
November 12th, 2012
11:52 pm
Falcons released Ray Edwards tonight hopefully Hawks will just leave Anthony Tolliver at the Greyhound in Portland
High-sider
November 12th, 2012
11:53 pm
Is LD a better coach than Stotts?
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:53 pm
Should have bee n a charge
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:54 pm
Comcast color commentator called that a charge as soon as it happened.
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
11:54 pm
Lou is playing one on one ball instead of running the offense….
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:54 pm
Lou is not a pg LD
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:54 pm
Josh and/or Al need to come back in this game. This overly Lou-centric offense isn’t going to carry them a whole lot longer.
J.J.M.
November 12th, 2012
11:54 pm
Too much lou williams
J.J.M.
November 12th, 2012
11:55 pm
Korver has no handles whatsoever
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:55 pm
Well at least its mutual..
Both Allstars [Aldridge and Horford] do not look very good tonight…
Rusty
November 12th, 2012
11:56 pm
Put JT back in you idiot.
Rod from College Park
November 12th, 2012
11:56 pm
Remember some of you told me how much better Lou was than Jamal. I tried to warn you.
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:56 pm
Wow no Devin Harris? LD must want to keep his job.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:57 pm
Larry trying to coach em into another loss…
Buddy Grizzard
November 12th, 2012
11:58 pm
Rod, Lou has started slow this year but he tries on defense and is capable of running point. Jamal is having a great season… obviously a better season than Lou so far. But Lou will be ok.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 12th, 2012
11:58 pm
“Wow no Devin Harris? LD must want to keep his job.”
Harris hurt his hamstring.
Slimjr
November 12th, 2012
11:58 pm
No JOSH. Al’s back! Yippie!
J.J.M.
November 12th, 2012
11:59 pm
Another sad choke from the hawks
cp
November 12th, 2012
11:59 pm
Rough game for Jeff..
Melvin
November 12th, 2012
11:59 pm
A total meltdown by the Hawks so far in this 2nd half…
Smokey
November 12th, 2012
11:59 pm
Lou could have passed a few times to a rolling big Ivan for easy points.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:00 am
I hope Josh feels good enough to post up, because if he is feeling sick and ends up hanging out on the perimeter as a result, he isn’t going to help this team.
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:01 am
LD waits till the lead is down to 2 to bring Josh back in.
MattP
November 13th, 2012
12:01 am
Harris is done for the night because of the injury. Viv reported on twitter.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:02 am
Why is Korver doubling Hickson when Josh is on him?
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:02 am
Josh looks like ass in this game but he’s the leading scorer.
J.J.M.
November 13th, 2012
12:02 am
*grabs throat* hawks need a closerrr
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:02 am
Al cant handle those alley oops! Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!1
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:02 am
Hawks trying to give one away
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:03 am
Long range Shawty…C’mon man!
Rod from College Park
November 13th, 2012
12:03 am
“Rod, Lou has started slow this year but he tries on defense and is capable of running point. Jamal is having a great season… obviously a better season than Lou so far. But Lou will be ok.”
Both of your points are not true. Have you watched him?
J.J.M.
November 13th, 2012
12:03 am
Yes josh that’s what we need a jumpshot because you are a closer
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:03 am
And more jumpers smh
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:03 am
SMH, Hawks has no answer for the Blazers run….
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:04 am
The Dynamic duo: Al and Josh….
2-6
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:04 am
Shawty 1-for-9 outside the paint.
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
12:05 am
Put LouWill in for Stevenson [aka #TeamCrazyGuy].
Stevenson – 32:49 of playing time
Lou Williams – 18:09 of playing time
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:05 am
It’s a shame that we might lose this game, seeing that we played the best half of the year in that 1st half. Can’t do anything right in this quarter.
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
12:05 am
LD is not properly distributing minutes.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:06 am
How many points does the Allstar have? Hmmmm
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:07 am
Thank you Josh..good defense by Teague
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:07 am
Josh, if all else fails and the stomach flu is too much, use the diarrhea offense.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:07 am
C’mon Al block that shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
i_am_soulstar
November 13th, 2012
12:08 am
Why is Josh still shooting?
Mr.E
November 13th, 2012
12:08 am
Smith is gonna cost me a new TV
J.J.M.
November 13th, 2012
12:08 am
Why is korver on the floor
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:09 am
Batum is a dirty ass player.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:09 am
You can say what you want about jumpers, but rebounding is the reason the Hawks are losing this game. By the way, Josh is the only starter out-rebounding his positional opponent.
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:09 am
Seriously Josh and about time Al
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:10 am
C’mon Al BLOCK THAT SHOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:10 am
By the way, Al has been guarding Aldridge these last few possessions and Aldridge is owning him… this after Josh mostly shut him down for 3 quarters. Just saying.
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:10 am
They about to blow it
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:11 am
Damn . . superstar turnaround jumper by LA right there.
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:11 am
Shawty 1-for-11 outside the paint.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:11 am
LaMarcus has scored on two straight post ups with Al guarding him. That’s after Josh held him scoreless for two straight qtrs….
bigdave
November 13th, 2012
12:11 am
Wow, smh
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:11 am
How many rebs does our Allstar have? Not much I suspect…
Rod from College Park
November 13th, 2012
12:12 am
Josh can’t check Aldridge because he has 5 fouls. All star Al gets the job. Two straight buckets in the post for Aldridge after being shut down all game by Josh.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:12 am
Escort service…D is not required..
MattP
November 13th, 2012
12:12 am
Closer to the lottery we go!
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
12:12 am
[The] Blazers’ analyst [or color commentator] said Josh Smith defends LaMarcus Aldridge the best of any Hawks’ player.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:12 am
AllStar Al cannot stop anybody…
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:13 am
Hey Al, you wanted to be a power forward.
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:13 am
Who is the Hawks closer in this lineup?
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:13 am
GREAT pass Josh
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:13 am
Great pass by Josh to Al
bigdave
November 13th, 2012
12:13 am
Amazing pass
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
There you go Al….
Ra'mon
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
So Al can’t guard Hickson and he can’t guard Aldridge. But he is a PF, and should be the starting PF on this team?
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
Much better contest on Aldridge that time by Al, and a nice post move on the other end. Big couple of possessions in crunch time by Al.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
That’s the way to take the charge Josh
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
Smart play by Smith there. Recognized the mismatch that Horford had.
i_am_soulstar
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
Yes Horford! Way to be there!
bigdave
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
Boy don’t wanna lose.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:14 am
Great Passes by Josh and then great D!
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:15 am
And despite the 5 fouls, a DPOY-caliber play by Josh to take the charge on Aldridge.
Mr.E
November 13th, 2012
12:15 am
Josh stepping it up
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:15 am
Back to back high IQ plays by Smith.
waltbellamy
November 13th, 2012
12:15 am
Obviously Al is horrible. Or not.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:15 am
Hixon rejects AllStar Al!
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November 13th, 2012
12:15 am
#AirballShawty
waltbellamy
November 13th, 2012
12:16 am
nice shot
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:16 am
Hawks lucky on that possession to not give up a basket.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:16 am
Nice drive by Teague
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:16 am
Yesssss sir Jeff
i_am_soulstar
November 13th, 2012
12:17 am
No need to review. Clearly hit the glass first.
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:17 am
Hell of a move by Teague. Count the bucket.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:17 am
Josh gets the game ball! Yes!
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:17 am
Killer crossover by Teague.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:17 am
Teague got lucky — if that isn’t goaltended, I doubt it goes in — but still good to see him attack in crunch time. If our big men would hang out near the paint, he would have easy assist opportunities on those drives.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:18 am
Teague the closer….lol
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:18 am
Give up anything but a 3 on this next possession . . or an and-1
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:18 am
If the Hawks don’t stop the Blazers on this upcoming possession, this game may very well come down to Josh shooting free throws.
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:18 am
Diddy investing in the Hawks . . with the Ciroc Player of the Game.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:19 am
Incredible passes by Josh to Al for two buckets down the stretch were huge..
LaMarcus on Al is a huge disadvantage for Al
michael
November 13th, 2012
12:19 am
aldridge yells at every shot and gets every call..
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:20 am
Josh= Player of the game!
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:20 am
Thanks, LaChokeus
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:20 am
Thank you Aldridge
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:21 am
Look at LA choking.
See . . that’s why YOU’RE not an All-Star either.
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:21 am
Quality win.
waltbellamy
November 13th, 2012
12:21 am
kyle korver rebounding machine
kwooden1
November 13th, 2012
12:22 am
Great passes by Josh to get those two baskets by Horford!
Rod from College Park
November 13th, 2012
12:22 am
shut up Nique.
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:22 am
Nique said that’s going to do it right there…. Portland comeback??
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:22 am
Smart play by Korver to hold on to the ball as long as possible to try to get fouled. By a wide margin I’d rather see him at the line than any other Hawks starter.
Reggie
November 13th, 2012
12:22 am
Take the win..less Tolliver and no Devin…more Morrow and Ivan,,,im happy. Goodnight Hawks fans
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
12:22 am
Yeah that’s the only play Korver has made in the 4th quarter.
Slimjr
November 13th, 2012
12:23 am
Brilliant passes Josh!
kwooden1
November 13th, 2012
12:23 am
LA did choke! I actually feel bad for the guy. I really like his game!
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:23 am
LOL @ JJ Hickson having the game of his life, and Aldridge choking at the same damn time.
#thankyoujesus
Steve Nakasone
November 13th, 2012
12:23 am
Why is Larry Drew always shuffling his lineup? It’s almost like he’s not confident in his system. A good team has the same offense and defense system every game. He always talks about finding an identity but it seems like he has no idea what identity he wants. His identity changes with each game and each opponent. No wonder the Hawks are so inconsistent. How does a guy score 17 points one game and then the next game, he’s not even part of the game plan? It doesn’t take a doctor to realize that somethings a little off with Drew. Why can’t we get a coach like Popavich? I can only dream.
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:24 am
Teague has done a good job on Lillard
kwooden1
November 13th, 2012
12:24 am
Lillard just playing like a Rookie, I think he’s going to be a really good PG in a few years.
northcyde
November 13th, 2012
12:24 am
Hawks deserve this win. It would’ve been bad if they had lost this game.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:24 am
Josh just took Al double double away…. Uh oh, Al bashers are going to get him for that….
bigdave
November 13th, 2012
12:25 am
Tough win..
Baby
November 13th, 2012
12:25 am
My god.
First half, outstanding. 2nd half, a Freaking Circus.
But Al and Josh in those last 2 minutes saved us.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:25 am
Opps, Al just secured the last reb to get his double double… All is well now.
Reggie
November 13th, 2012
12:25 am
Terry Stotts still is terrible
cp
November 13th, 2012
12:25 am
Good win
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:25 am
Lillard looked a lot better the other day against the Clippers. He is solid.
I don’t know how sick Josh was, but he made some huge plays down the stretch on both ends of the floor. I doubt they win this game without him.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:27 am
Josh – 11 boards
Al – 10 boards
Zaza – 9 boards
The rest of the team combined – 11 boards
16 offensive boards for the Blazers in this game, too. The whole team has to get better on the glass.
Rod from College Park
November 13th, 2012
12:27 am
Good way to start off the rod trip. Good win.
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:28 am
That the win and get the hell out of there….
Mokeysho
November 13th, 2012
12:29 am
Yeah, Al with the HORRIBLE game. Hmmmmm…. Nahhhh!
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
12:29 am
Josh Smith and Al Horford put 19pts, 11rebs and 15pts, 10rebs, respectively. Can the Smoove vs. Horford groups have a “truce” tonight?
http://www.nba.com/games/20121112/ATLPOR/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021200102#nbaGIboxscore
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
12:29 am
Oh yeah, good win by the Hawks.
tyger
November 13th, 2012
12:30 am
LD: How u like me now?
Melvin
November 13th, 2012
12:30 am
Horford and Josh played well down the stretch…. Now can we end this silly debate about who is better or who should be traded…. They can be effective together….
Baby
November 13th, 2012
12:31 am
“should have been more assists (Josh), he was giving it to me but i was giving it off to other guys” – Al
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
12:32 am
Correction: “…put up*…
kwooden1
November 13th, 2012
12:33 am
Nice win! Nice game by Josh, especially with the passing at the end. Good to see Jeff play aggressive the entire game.
Baby
November 13th, 2012
12:33 am
Melvin,
i know that last comment is just going to fuel the flame.
But i agree can’t single them out. They’re great together.
W.R. Terrell
November 13th, 2012
12:33 am
We won……And no, i’m not allocating victory signs to the “Smoove”, he’s happy to lead all scorers and I will leave it at that. A game we should have won by 20 and squeaked thru by 8. A win is a win I guess but the “Smoove” was the “Smoove”…no more and no less.
Mookie Blaylock
November 13th, 2012
12:34 am
All is well in Hawks land. Al and Josh with the BIG GAMES!!!!!……………against the lowly trailblazers.
Mookie Blaylock
November 13th, 2012
12:36 am
Al, Josh and Joe Johnson always perform against .500 and below teams…..let’s see how
Josh and Al perform against playoff teams and contenders, or give them the BOOT like Joe.
Ra'mon
November 13th, 2012
12:38 am
Guys, this third quarter and early fourth quarter shows that Lou Williams isn’t a POINT GUARD! Devin Harris going down, or not being available was huge. We are in need of a third point guard even more so than a small forward.
Baby
November 13th, 2012
12:42 am
Devin going down really messed up our offense. And the their defense shut williams down when they went on that run. He only could get 7 shots off.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:42 am
It is still incredibly early, but so far Lou is averaging a career high in turnovers, a career worst in FG% and assist/turnover ratio, and is tied for the fewest FTA/game in his career since he started getting real minutes. Hopefully things pick up for him soon.
Baby
November 13th, 2012
12:42 am
The entire 18 minutes i mean.
Rusty
November 13th, 2012
12:47 am
LD said he called the big plays for al down the stretch
Mookie Blaylock
November 13th, 2012
12:50 am
7 out of the next 8 against completely trash teams.
Rusty
November 13th, 2012
12:55 am
JT had 13 PTs with 11 shots,had 8 assists,3 steals,3 to,played good defense against Lilliard & played good down the stretch.
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
1:04 am
http://repatl.blogspot.com/2012/11/introducing-mid-range-shawty-meter.html
High-sider
November 13th, 2012
1:05 am
@Najeh Davenpoop
Najeh Davenpoop
November 13th, 2012
12:18 am
If the Hawks don’t stop the Blazers on this upcoming possession, this game may very well come down to Josh shooting free throws.
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Now, that you’ve mention it, I’m surprised the Blazers didn’t go with the “Hack-a-Smoove” down the stretch. Poor coaching on Stotts’ part.
Buddy Grizzard
November 13th, 2012
1:23 am
“Poor coaching on Stotts’ part.”
No kidding… giving LD a run for his money.